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What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?
The flags planted by Apollo astronauts on the moon are likely in poor condition due to harsh lunar conditions. Exposure to intense sunlight and micrometeoroid impacts likely caused the degradation of the flags. Although they may be brittle and faded, these flags remain powerful symbols of the achievements of the Apollo missions. Experts have specul...
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Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The Wolf Moon, peaking on January 13, 2025, is set to illuminate the night sky with its impressive full moon. This article covers the significance of this moon phase, along with key astronomical events throughout January, such as meteor showers, planetary alignments, and the visibility of Mars and Venus. Whether you're an experienced skywatcher or ...
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CES 2025: Intel Announces New Arrow Lake HX Series Laptop CPUs Alongside Refreshed Meteor Lake CPUs
Intel has introduced new Core Ultra (Series 2) processors at CES 2025, including Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 5 SKUs, supporting up to 96GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The flagship Core Ultra 9 285HX chip features 24 cores and a peak clock speed of 5.5GHz. Intel also unveiled four updated Meteor Lake processor SKUs.
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Stargazers Treated To Stunning Celestial Scene As Venus Appears Beside Crescent Moon. See Pics
On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower To Peak On January 3 and 4: When, Where To Watch In India
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak Date: The Quadrantids, which are currently active, will peak on the night between January 3 and 4 in India.
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2025's First Meteor Shower 'Quandrantid' Will Be Visible In India: Details
A stunning celestial event will welcome the New Year 2025, as the Quadrantids, visible since December 27, will peak on January 3 and 4.
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Ursid Meteor Shower: Best Viewing Tips for 2024
The Ursid meteor shower will peak on December 22, 2024, providing a final chance for stargazing before the year ends. However, the event may not be as spectacular due to the bright last-quarter moon, which could obscure many of the dimmer meteors. While ideal conditions might allow for up to 10 meteors per hour, experts predict only about five per ...
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: Dates, Viewing Tips, and Best Times
The Ursid Meteor Shower of 2024 will peak overnight from December 21 to 22, offering one last chance to catch a meteor display this year. The event, active from December 17 to 26, is expected to produce around 10 meteors per hour, with the best viewing conditions occurring before dawn on December 22. The shower's radiant point lies in the Ursa Mino...
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Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up The Sky This Weekend - Don't Miss The Peak
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is set to peak between December 13 and 14, showcasing up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
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Cold Moon of 2024 Rises in Taurus, Accompanied by Jupiter and Bright Stars
The Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2024, will grace the skies on December 15, reaching its peak brightness at 4:01 a.m. EST. Positioned in the Taurus constellation, the moon will rise alongside Jupiter and some of the brightest stars, creating a visual treat for stargazers. Known culturally as the Long Nights Moon and the Moon Before Yule, it sym...
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2024 to Peak on December, But Moonlight May Affect Visibility
The Geminid meteor shower, renowned for its vibrant meteors, will peak overnight on December 13-14. However, a full moon on December 15 is expected to obscure much of the shower's activity, reducing visibility significantly. Limited dark sky windows are available in some regions before the peak, offering brief opportunities to observe this celestia...
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Asteroid That Exploded Above Niagra Falls Confirmed to Be the Smallest Space Rock Ever Measured
In November 2022, asteroid 2022 WJ1 exploded above Niagara Falls in a green fireball, making it the smallest space rock ever measured. Detected hours before impact, the asteroid provided valuable insights into asteroid tracking and analysis. Researchers utilised telescopes and meteor cameras to determine its size and composition, setting a preceden...
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'Can Become Multi-Format Bowler For India': Harshit Rana's Youth Coach's Massive Praise
Harshit Rana's meteoric rise might come as a surprise to many but not his coach in his formative years, NS Negi, who has seen the strapping youngster mature into a pacer with the "potential to become a multi-format bowler for India".
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Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors: What Makes Each Celestial Object Unique
NASA planetary scientists explain that asteroids, comets, and meteors all orbit the Sun but differ greatly in their composition, appearance, and behaviour. These objects play unique roles in understanding the solar system’s formation and evolution.
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What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?
The flags planted by Apollo astronauts on the moon are likely in poor condition due to harsh lunar conditions. Exposure to intense sunlight and micrometeoroid impacts likely caused the degradation of the flags. Although they may be brittle and faded, these flags remain powerful symbols of the achievements of the Apollo missions. Experts have specul...
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Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The Wolf Moon, peaking on January 13, 2025, is set to illuminate the night sky with its impressive full moon. This article covers the significance of this moon phase, along with key astronomical events throughout January, such as meteor showers, planetary alignments, and the visibility of Mars and Venus. Whether you're an experienced skywatcher or ...
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CES 2025: Intel Announces New Arrow Lake HX Series Laptop CPUs Alongside Refreshed Meteor Lake CPUs
Intel has introduced new Core Ultra (Series 2) processors at CES 2025, including Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 5 SKUs, supporting up to 96GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The flagship Core Ultra 9 285HX chip features 24 cores and a peak clock speed of 5.5GHz. Intel also unveiled four updated Meteor Lake processor SKUs.
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Stargazers Treated To Stunning Celestial Scene As Venus Appears Beside Crescent Moon. See Pics
On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower To Peak On January 3 and 4: When, Where To Watch In India
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak Date: The Quadrantids, which are currently active, will peak on the night between January 3 and 4 in India.
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2025's First Meteor Shower 'Quandrantid' Will Be Visible In India: Details
A stunning celestial event will welcome the New Year 2025, as the Quadrantids, visible since December 27, will peak on January 3 and 4.
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Ursid Meteor Shower: Best Viewing Tips for 2024
The Ursid meteor shower will peak on December 22, 2024, providing a final chance for stargazing before the year ends. However, the event may not be as spectacular due to the bright last-quarter moon, which could obscure many of the dimmer meteors. While ideal conditions might allow for up to 10 meteors per hour, experts predict only about five per ...
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Ursid Meteor Shower: When And Where To Watch The Year's Final Celestial Show
The Ursid meteor shower occurs every year when Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by Comet 8P/Tuttle.
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Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: Dates, Viewing Tips, and Best Times
The Ursid Meteor Shower of 2024 will peak overnight from December 21 to 22, offering one last chance to catch a meteor display this year. The event, active from December 17 to 26, is expected to produce around 10 meteors per hour, with the best viewing conditions occurring before dawn on December 22. The shower's radiant point lies in the Ursa Mino...
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Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up The Sky This Weekend - Don't Miss The Peak
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is set to peak between December 13 and 14, showcasing up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
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Cold Moon of 2024 Rises in Taurus, Accompanied by Jupiter and Bright Stars
The Cold Moon, the last full moon of 2024, will grace the skies on December 15, reaching its peak brightness at 4:01 a.m. EST. Positioned in the Taurus constellation, the moon will rise alongside Jupiter and some of the brightest stars, creating a visual treat for stargazers. Known culturally as the Long Nights Moon and the Moon Before Yule, it sym...
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2024 to Peak on December, But Moonlight May Affect Visibility
The Geminid meteor shower, renowned for its vibrant meteors, will peak overnight on December 13-14. However, a full moon on December 15 is expected to obscure much of the shower's activity, reducing visibility significantly. Limited dark sky windows are available in some regions before the peak, offering brief opportunities to observe this celestia...
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Asteroid That Exploded Above Niagra Falls Confirmed to Be the Smallest Space Rock Ever Measured
In November 2022, asteroid 2022 WJ1 exploded above Niagara Falls in a green fireball, making it the smallest space rock ever measured. Detected hours before impact, the asteroid provided valuable insights into asteroid tracking and analysis. Researchers utilised telescopes and meteor cameras to determine its size and composition, setting a preceden...
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'Can Become Multi-Format Bowler For India': Harshit Rana's Youth Coach's Massive Praise
Harshit Rana's meteoric rise might come as a surprise to many but not his coach in his formative years, NS Negi, who has seen the strapping youngster mature into a pacer with the "potential to become a multi-format bowler for India".
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Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors: What Makes Each Celestial Object Unique
NASA planetary scientists explain that asteroids, comets, and meteors all orbit the Sun but differ greatly in their composition, appearance, and behaviour. These objects play unique roles in understanding the solar system’s formation and evolution.
